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M3 YPU

1997 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3201cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,023 mi
Last recorded107,023 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW M396,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 YPU
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,201cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,023 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 106,799 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 102,703 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers poor

Pass 11 Oct 2016 95,546 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 92,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,450 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 88,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,667 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,732 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,909 miles

Drive belts poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,909 miles

Drive belts poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 52,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,587 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 48,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M3 YPU is a 1997 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,201cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 96,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M3 YPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this BMW M3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M3 YPU registered?

M3 YPU is a 1997 BMW M3, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is M3 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M3 YPU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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